By contrast, those who say they lean toward a party, but do not identify with it, see more modest differences between the two parties. Republicans and Democrats also do not see many good ideas coming out of the other party. Most partisans say that, when it comes to how Democrats and Republicans should address the most important issues facing the county, their party should get more out of the deal.
Partisans with colder feelings toward the other party are more likely to say that their own side should get more. The same pattern is evident among Democrats. Republicans and Democrats tend to view the opposing party as highly ideological, while viewing their own party as less ideological. It organizes the public into nine distinct groups, based on an analysis of their attitudes and values.
Even in a polarized era, the survey reveals deep divisions in both partisan coalitions. Pew Research Center now uses as the last birth year for Millennials in our work. President Michael Dimock explains why. The vast majority of U. Use this tool to compare the groups on some key topics and their demographics. About Pew Research Center Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world.
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Research Topics. How different are the policies of the Republican and Democratic parties? For many, political compromise means their party gets more Most partisans say that, when it comes to how Democrats and Republicans should address the most important issues facing the county, their party should get more out of the deal. Civil liberties groups like the ACLU criticize the GOP for pushing for voter ID laws — Republicans believe these laws are necessary to prevent voter fraud while Democrats claim that voter fraud is virtually non-existent and that these laws disenfranchise black and Hispanic voters who tend to be poorer and unable to obtain ID cards.
The Black Lives Matter movement is a mostly Democratic priority while Republicans have expressed more concern about the shootings of police officers. The Republican convention featured people killed at the hands of undocumented immigrants, as well as a sheriff proclaiming "blue lives matter. Due to the TV coverage during some of the presidential elections in the past, the color Red has become associated with the Republicans as in Red states — the states where the Republican presidential nominee wins and Blue is associated with the Democrats.
The Democrats are also strongest in major cities. Recently, Democratic candidates have been faring better in some southern states, such as Virginia, Arkansas, and Florida , and in the Rocky Mountain states, especially Colorado, Montana, Nevada, and New Mexico. Since , geographically the Republican "base" "red states" is strongest in the South and West, and weakest in the Northeast and the Pacific Coast. The Republican Party's strongest focus of political influence lies in the Great Plains states, particularly Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska, and in the western states of Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah.
In February , Gallup reported that for the first time since Gallup started tracking, red states now outnumber blue states. In , 35 states leaned Democratic and this number is down to only 14 now. In the same time, the number of Republican leaning states rose from 5 to Gallup determined 16 states to be competitive, i. Republicans have controlled the White House for 28 of the last 43 years since Richard Nixon became president.
Republican President Richard Nixon was forced to resign over the Watergate scandal. To compare the two parties' presidential candidates in the elections, see Donald Trump vs Joe Biden. This graphic shows which party controlled the White House since You can find the list of Presidents on Wikipedia.
Interesting data about how support for each party broke down by race, geography and the urban-rural divide during the mid-term elections are presented in charts here. The Pew Research Group, among others, regularly surveys American citizens to determine party affiliation or support for various demographic groups.
Some of their latest results are below. In general, support for the Democratic party is stronger among younger voters. As the demographic gets older, support for the Republican party rises. In general, women lean Democratic while support among men is roughly evenly split between the two parties.
Support for parties can also vary significantly by ethnicity and race , with African-Americans and Hispanics. Support for the two parties also varies by level of education; support for the Democratic party is stronger among college graduates and also among people who have a high school diploma or less.
Share this comparison:. If you read this far, you should follow us:. Diffen LLC, n. A I strongly agree and disagree with both parties Ideology.
B I believe that because of how polarized American politics is today, people can't agree on anything even if both sides like the idea.
C George Washington warned against political parties. D Political parties cause divisions in American people even during our revolution. E Abraham Lincoln said that "a House divided cannot stand. F The political parties evolve and change over time. I The parties today may be classified as conservative or liberal, but America really invented these classifications, and really both party are just a collection of standpoints bouncing around the whole spectrum of ideology, ethics, and logic.
I am republican, and I am not wealthy nor have extra cash sitting around. I don't use credit cards to help stay out of debt yet I pay on a mortgage and a car. I go to college on my dime when I can get a class here and there and work full time. I do not want what I do earn after taxes to get taxed more to go to someone else's pocket because I simply earn more than them. I didn't run off to college and take a student loan or take a break after graduating high school years ago. I have started at the bottom, making minimum wage.
As time went on, I gained experience in my job field. As I gained more experience in my job field, I became more valuable to employers. As I became more valuable to my employers, I began to earn higher wages.
I feel I have earned where I am at, and I am still going further. I feel I took a legit path to becoming financially secure. Why should I have to surrender a portion of what I earn to someone that says it should be entitled to them as well? Everyone starts somewhere, and most of the time it's from the bottom.
Lets not forget the lobbyists. Get rid of them, and congressman and politicians wouldn't know what to do with themselves. These descriptions don't fit anyone I know! They don't. The media really likes to pit the two against each other. Comments always read like sports rivalries. I don't know who picks the platforms but they don't even match the candidates, let alone the voters.
I'm too liberal for conservatives and too conservative for liberals. I'm pro-choice, pro-gay marriage, pro-civil rights, pro-some gun limitations, pro-death penalty, anti-drug legalization, pro-legal immigration but anti-illegal immigration. I'm a Republican. But hate to depend from the government things always end like my country where I came from Honduras one of the most poor and dangerous country thanks to a democratic ideas. I vote Republican. Democrat vs. Conservative , right-leaning.
Economic Ideas Minimum wages and progressive taxation , i. Born out of anti-federalist ideals but evolved over time to favor more government regulation. Believe taxes shouldn't be increased for anyone including the wealthy and that wages should be set by the free market.
Social and human ideas Based on community and social responsibility Based on individual rights and justice Stance on Military issues Decreased spending Increased spending Stance on Gay Marriage Support some Democrats disagree Oppose some Republicans disagree Stance on Abortion Should remain legal; support Roe v. Wade Should not be legal with some exceptions ; oppose Roe v. Wade Stance on Death Penalty While support for the death penalty is strong among Democrats, opponents of the death penalty are a substantial fraction of the Democratic base.
A large majority of Republicans support the death penalty. Stance on Taxes Progressive high income earners should be taxed at a higher rate. Generally not opposed to raising taxes to fund government.
Tend to favor a "flat tax" same tax rate regardless of income. Generally opposed to raising taxes. Stance on Government Regulation Government regulations are needed to protect consumers. Government regulations hinder free market capitalism and job growth. Healthcare Policy Support universal healthcare; strong support of government involvement in healthcare, including Medicare and Medicaid. Generally support Obamacare. Private companies can provide healthcare services more efficiently than government-run programs.
Oppose Obamacare provisions like 1 requirement for individuals to buy health insurance or pay a fine, 2 required coverage of contraceptives. Stance on Immigration There is greater overall support in the Democratic party for a moratorium on deporting - or offering a pathway to citizenship to - certain undocumented immigrants. Republicans are generally against amnesty for any undocumented immigrants.
They also oppose President Obama's executive order that put a moratorium on deporting certain workers. Republicans also fund stronger enforcement actions at the border.
Differences in Philosophy Republican philosophy leans more towards individual freedoms, rights and responsibilities. Role of Government One of the fundamental differences between Democratic and Republican party ideals is around the role of government. Military Republicans: Prefer increasing military spending and have a more hard line stance against countries like Iran, with a higher tendency to deploy the military option.
Gun control laws Democrats favor more gun control laws e. Abortion Democrats support abortion rights and keeping elective abortions legal. Death Penalty The majority opinion in America about the death penalty is that it should be legal. Related: A comparison of Donald Trump and Joe Biden's Tax Policies Minimum Wage Democrats favor increasing the minimum wage, including a setting a federal limit so that it also applies in so-called red states.
Foreign Policy U. Deportations Both Democratic and Republican administrations have used and favored deportations. Legal immigration Republicans favor legal immigration to be "merit-based" or "point-based".
Civil Rights Abraham Lincoln belonged to the Republican Party, so the roots of the party lie in individual freedom and the abolition of slavery. And how many voted for cloture to break the filibuster? So in proportional terms, the Republicans supported this bill much more than the Democrats did in both houses. And their legacy is jettisoned at that moment. PURDUM: In some important way that was the beginning of changing the Republican Party from the party of Lincoln into the party of white backlash which is, frankly, reputation that in the South particularly endures to this day, and has hurt the Republican Party as a national brand in presidential elections.
Voter ID laws Civil liberties groups like the ACLU criticize the GOP for pushing for voter ID laws — Republicans believe these laws are necessary to prevent voter fraud while Democrats claim that voter fraud is virtually non-existent and that these laws disenfranchise black and Hispanic voters who tend to be poorer and unable to obtain ID cards.
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